Top 10 Best Blenders 2017

More people are investing in appliances that make it easier for them to take responsibility for their own health. Products that allow them to process fruits and vegetables into healthy, fast food are becoming popular purchases. Subsequently, today’s blenders get quite a workout, and consumers look for ones that are durable, powerful and multifunctional. Here are 10 of the top blenders on the market.

1. Magic Bullet NutriBullet 12-Piece High-Speed Blender

The Magic Bullet blender is designed to help consumers to get the most out of their healthy food purchases. The blender’s technology allows food preparers of all ages to easily extract nutrition from a variety of produce. Magic Bullet blender users do not have to waste time taking out seeds and stems, because the blender’s powerful, 600-watt motor crushes and incorporates them into smoothies and shakes. The 12 pieces that are included with the purchase are a power base, two short cups, one tall cup, one extractor blade, one milling blade, two resealable lids, a handled lip ring, a regular lip ring, one pocket nutritionist and a user’s manual and cookbook.

2. Conair Cuisinart CSB-75BC Smart Stick Blender

The Conair Cuisinart Smart Stick blender is a hand-held blender that uses a powerful 200-watt motor. It operates with the touch of a button and contains two speed variations. The blender’s slim, ergonomic design makes it easy for food preparers to quickly blend foods and clean up afterwards. The Smart Stick blender provides extended reach into odd-shaped containers as well as conventional jars and bowls. The blender comes in brushed chrome and 12 other attractive colors. Consumers liked that the Smart Stick blender was quiet, powerful and dishwasher-safe, but others complained of durability issues that resulted from the product’s plastic gears.

3. SharkNinja QB900B Ninja Master Prep

The SharkNinja’s Ninja Master Prep blender specializes in blending frozen drinks. The blender is equipped with 400 watts of power and a four-blade cutting technology that evenly chops, blends and purees a variety of foods. The blender comes with a dishwasher-safe, BPA-free 48-ounce preparation pitcher, a 16-ounce chopper bowl and storage lids. Consumers liked the versatility of the product and its ability to blend up ice and frozen produce.

4. Magic Bullet Blender Silver

The compact Magic Bullet blender chops, minces and blends like appliances that are twice its size. This blender features spill-proof cups that provide easy blending with one press. Many food preparation tasks can be accomplished within ten seconds or less with this uniquely designed blender. The Magic Bullet purchase comes with one power base, one cross blade, a short cup, a tall cup, a party mug, one flip-top lid, two solid lids, two comfort lip rings and a recipe book. Most consumers loved the compact size and versatility of the Magic Bullet, but some complained of the product’s ineffective blending of ice and other hard foods.

5. SharkNinja BL660 Ninja Professional Blender

The Ninja Professional blender provides more capacity and power than standard blenders. The blender pulverizes ice and frozen produce in seconds due to its 1100- watt motor. The Ninja Professional blender has a huge 72-ounce pitcher that allows families to make enough servings of healthy drinks for everyone. The blender also includes two single-serve, 16-ounce cups and lids that offer users the option to take their drinks on the road. The Ninja Professional blender’s pitcher, cups and lids are safe to use in dishwashers. Fans of the Ninja Professional blender tout the appliance as a better value for the price than premium blenders like Vitamix and Blendtec.

6. Hamilton Beach 51101BA Personal Blender

The Hamilton Beach Personal blender is a compact option for people who want to blend small servings of drinks, soups, dressings and marinades. The blender’s preparation cup comes with a lid and acts as a travel mug. The blender features a 175- watt motor, a one- touch pulse power button and a dishwasher-safe cup and lid. The BPA-free blender comes in four colors that include red, green, black and blue. Consumer reviews indicate that the product works best for light-duty blending.

7. Hamilton Beach 58148A Multifunction Blender

Hamilton Beach Multifunction blender features a patented Wave-Action technology that helps the appliance to evenly blend all types of ingredients. The blender comes with a large 40-ounce glass pitcher, 12 blending modes and a 700-watt motor that easily accomplishes standard smoothie making. Convenience features of the Hamilton Beach Multifunction blender include a spill-resistant spout for easy pouring and a built-in space at the blender’s base to store the cord. Hamilton Beach backs this product with a three-year warranty.

8. Oster BLSTPB WBL Travel Blender

Many active people are used to carrying sports bottles, and Oster designed its travel blender to match the look of these trendy, reusable containers. The Oster Travel blender features a 250-watt motor with a four-point single blade that allows users to quickly blend up a variety of different health shakes in its 20- ounce container. The blender’s slim design is ideal for apartment dwellers as well as for those who live in college dorms.

9. Hamilton Beach 58149 Blender and Chopper

The Hamilton Beach Blender and Chopper has 700 watts of power that allows the appliance to accomplish a variety of food processing tasks. The blender comes with two sets of stainless steel blades and two containers that are especially designed for chopping and blending. The blending container for the Hamilton Beach Blender and Chopper holds 40 ounces of ingredients, and its chopping bowl has a three-cup capacity. The blender is backed by a three-year warranty.

10. NutriBullet Pro 900 Hi-Speed Blender Mixer 9-Piece Set

The NutriBullet Pro 900 blender has a 900-watt motor that allows users to mix drinks that are truly smooth. The product is versatile and serves many food processing functions. The nine-piece set comes with one extractor blade, a power base, one 32-ounce cup, a 24-ounce cup, one flip-top lid, a regular comfort lip ring, a handled lip ring, a pocket nutritionist and recipe book.